James Erwin (1877–1901)
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- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1901
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- Names in Stone
When was James Erwin born? 1877.
When did James Erwin die? 1901.
Life story
James Erwin (1877–1901) was born in 1877, and died in 1901, at about age 24. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.
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1886 · age 9 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 15 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 21 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 23 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
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When was James Erwin born?
James Erwin was born in 1877.
When did James Erwin die?
James Erwin died in 1901.
How old was James Erwin at the time of death?
James Erwin was about 24 years old.
Where is James Erwin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Erwin was born?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
Who was president when James Erwin died?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
What major events happened during James Erwin's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 9); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 15); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 21); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 23).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Erwin?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1877
Death
1901
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